The Garatoni-Smith Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMishawaka, Indiana · EIN 26-2866592 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.2M
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$51.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career Academy | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $1,329,142 |
| Rise | Mishawaka, IN | General charitable gift | $546,500 |
| Ivy Tech Fdn | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $273,500 |
| Garatoni Smith Scholarship | Mishawaka, IN | General charitable gift | $251,500 |
| Cultivate Culinary | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $230,000 |
| Annual Bishop Appeal | Fort Wayne, IN | General charitable gift | $100,000 |
| South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership Foundation | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $100,000 |
| Wbl Hub Corp | Mishawaka, IN | General gift | $54,300 |
| St Pius Church | Granger, IN | General charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Queen of Peace | Mishawaka, IN | General charitable gift | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $31,000 |
| Regional Sector Pship | Mishawaka, IN | General charitable gift | $25,600 |
| Food Bank of Northern Indiana | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $15,000 |
| The Center for the Homeless | South Bend, IN | General gift | $15,000 |
| Holy Cross College | Notre Dame, IN | General charitable gift | $13,150 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Kroc Center | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $10,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | General charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Wounder Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | General charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Team Hope in Motion | Indianapolis, IN | General charitable gift | $10,000 |
| Hope Ministries | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Mishawaka Food Pantry | Mishawaka, IN | General charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Purdue Triangle Frat | Lafayette, IN | General charitable gift | $5,000 |
| St Ann Catholic Church | Cassopolis, MI | Genaral gift | $5,000 |
| St Margarets House | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Uncommon Grit Foundation | Manakin Sabot, VA | General charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Mishawaka Parks and Recreation Foundation | Mishawaka, IN | General charitable gift | $5,000 |
| Unity Garden | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $2,500 |
| Family & Children's Center | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $2,500 |
| E3 Robotics | Elkhart, IN | General charitable gift | $1,500 |
| Greater Holy Temple | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $600 |
| Gentlemen and Scholars | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $500 |
| Reins of Life | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $500 |
| Fop Lodge 155 | South Bend, IN | Gift | $250 |
| South Bend Firefighters | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $250 |
| Wnit | South Bend, IN | General charitable gift | $250 |
| National Child Safety Council | Jackson, MI | Gift | $150 |
| Edward W Moose Krause Chapter | Indianapolis, IN | General charitable gift | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,178,792 | 38 |
| 2023 | $1,529,690 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349101430
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2866592
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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